Bikers from a local motorcycle club showed they were no fools when they handed over a cheque for £3000 to Hairmyres Hospital.

The FoolOn Club have dedicated a lot of their spare time over the past two years to raising cash to buy a vital piece of equipment for the hospital.

Events have included a family fun day, ride outs and other functions. And recently, their target realised, they handed over the cash to medical staff.

The money is being used to buy a continuous passive motion machine for the local hospital. It will be used to help with rehabilitation after reconstructive joint surgery, such as knee replacements.

FoolOn vice president Robert Kerr said they had become aware of the need for such a machine when their president, Stevie Campbell, was in hospital with knee problems after he was hit by a drunk driver.

He required use of the machine to help his knees heal but as there was only one being shared by several patients, he was often woken during the night to receive his treatment.

He added that, through events such as their family fun day held this summer, they hoped the local community would get to know them, adding: “Sometimes people have their own perceptions about bikers. We’re a nice bunch of guys and hope to break down the barriers with members of the public.”

The club meet in the Inn on the Stroud each Wednesday from 8pm and enjoy a ‘ride-out’ every weekend. Anyone with a motorcycle interested in joining them will be made welcome.